Town Planning Director in City

Carrington West; City; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Town Planning Director to lead the Cardiff or Bristol team, with hybrid travel to Cardiff weekly. The role involves a senior leadership mix of project delivery, team leadership, and business development across residential, mixed-use, and strategic land projects.

You will drive growth, win new work, and mentor the planning team. The role requires significant UK town planning experience, MRTPI eligibility, and a proven ability to convert opportunities into firm

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK town planning (private consultancy or local authority).
• MRTPI qualified (or eligible).
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of winning work.
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Previous team leadership experience or readiness for a Director-level role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Cardiff planning team.
• Manage complex planning applications, appeals and site promotions.
• Drive business development and win new work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and support progression.
• Contribute to regional and national growth strategy.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Client relationship management

Town planning expertise

Strategic planning

Education

MRTPI qualified or eligible

Job description

Town Planning Director
Cardiff or Bristol (Hybrid)

A leading UK planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planning Director to play a key role in growing their Cardiff or Bristol team and expanding their presence across Wales and the South West. They will consider candidates in Bristol but you would be required to travel to Cardiff once a week. Strong business development skills are essential.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position with a strong mix of project delivery, team leadership, and business development. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of work, typically spanning residential, mixed-use and strategic land projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Cardiff planning team
• Managing complex planning applications, appeals and site promotions
• Driving business development and winning new work
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their progression
• Contributing to the wider regional and national growth strategy

Projects & Clients

You’ll be working with a broad client base including:

• National and regional housebuilders
• Land promoters and developers
• Private landowners and investors
• Local authorities and public sector bodies

Projects range from immediate planning applications through to long-term strategic land promotion.

Location & Flexibility

• Cardiff-based: Tuesday-Thursday in the office
• Bristol-based: Flexible working with 1 day per week in Cardiff

About You

• Significant experience in UK town planning (private consultancy or local authority)
• MRTPI qualified (or eligible)
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of winning work
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships
• Previous team leadership experience or ready to step into a Director-level role

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape and grow a regional team
• Autonomy to develop your own client base
• Strong pipeline of work and established brand
• Clear progression within a supportive, collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and bonus

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